**This week's episode makes reference to sexual abuse. It does not go in depth, but it is mention** In this week's episode, I talk to Frances about the many challenges that come with coparenting when you're transitioning through a separation from your spouse while coparenting 5 children; 1 of whom has special needs. In this very candid conversation, Frances shares exactly how things have been going and how she navigates the challenges of communication, boundaries and discipline while also learning valuable coparenting lessons along the way. She pulls no punches as she shares her strong views ..read more

The final stop on The Blend Roadmap...."D" Don't Rush the Process! If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this episode you meet my guest, Tiffany Stevens. Tiffany and I talk about how in the process of blending their family, she had to continuously make adjustments. Adjustments to how she reacted, adjustments to how she showed up as a parent and even an adjustment in her language from calling her husband's children "step," to "bonus." Overall she learned that blending is a jo ..read more

The final stop on The Blend Roadmap...."D" Don't Rush the Process! If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this episode you meet my guest, Tiffany Stevens. Tiffany and I talk about how in the process of blending their family, she had to continuously make adjustments. Adjustments to how she reacted, adjustments to how she showed up as a parent and even an adjustment in her language from calling her husband's children "step," to "bonus." Overall she learned that blending is a j ..read more

Moving right along, our next stop on The Blend Roadmap.... "N" Negotiate or Compromise (Communication)! If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this week's episode my guest, Bernadette Jackson and I talk about how she navigated the "N" on the roadmap, when her co-parent was inconsistent. She also talks about being a "fatherless daughter" and her desire to break that cycle for her own daughter. About my guest: Bernadette is a Boston born, Brooklyn native with Jamaican roots. She is ..read more

Today we are continuing with our stop on The Blend Roadmap...."E" Expect Change! If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In Part 2 of this episode, my guest, Shonte Murchinson talks about being served with custody papers. Yup...You heard that right! It get's spicy ya'll. In the midst of the rollercoaster ride that her ex-husband tried to keep her on, Shonte realized that she had to set some boundaries because her ex was not used to that. During her journey of setting boundaries, she l ..read more

Today's stop on The Blend Roadmap...."E" Expect Change! If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this episode my guest, Shonte Murchinson and I talk about how she had to navigate creating boundaries with her co-parent in the midst of the uncertainty he was creating. During her journey of setting boundaries, she learned the "E" on the roadmap, which helped her create the peace she needed in her life for her well being and the well being of her children. About my guest: Shonte is the ..read more

Today's stop on The Blend Roadmap...."E" Expect Change! If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this episode my guest, Shonte Murchinson and I talk about how she had to navigate creating boundaries with her co-parent in the midst of the uncertainty he was creating. During her journey of setting boundaries, she learned the "E" on the roadmap, which helped her create the peace she needed in her life for her well being and the well being of her children. About my guest: Shonte is the ..read more

Next stop on The Blend Roadmap...."L" Label it and let it go! If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this episode my guest, Tamika Thomas and I talk about how she navigated the "L" on the roadmap, to experience true Healing! There is so much power in healing. Tamika shares her story of healing through forgiveness for her co-parents (her ex and her husband's ex). About my guest: In addition to being 1 of my prayer partners and friends, Tamika Thomas is a LIVING FORWARD STATEGIST ..read more

In this episode, I share my story about how me and my family navigated co-parenting and became Blended. (previously recorded) Join me as I share my journey of Acknowledgment (Be open, be honest, be real), so that I could begin my healing journey and co-parent in a more effective way. I'm sure that there are others who share very similar stories and I hope my experience helps others. In this episode you will hear me refer to my BLEND Roadmap B- Be open, be hones, be real L- Label it & Let it go E- Expect change N- Negotiate D- Don't rush the process Be sure to catch the upcoming episodes wh ..read more

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